Pope Urban III
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Pope Urban III, born Uberto Crivelli, reigned from 25 November 1185 to his death in 1187.
Urban III in a 13th-century miniature
Bulla of Urban III
Pope Alexander III
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Pope Alexander III, born Roland, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 7 September 1159 until his death in 1181.
Alexander III bidding farewell to Thomas Becket (13th century miniature attributed to Matthew Paris, British Library)
Bulla of Alexander III.
Manifestis Probatum.
Alexander III depicted in a fresco by Spinello Aretino (before 1410, Palazzo Pubblico in Siena)